“It’s important that there be a comprehensive solution and approach to Michigan’s transportation infrastructure,” Byrum said. “Transportation infrastructure needs to include reliable roads, bridges, rail, ports and water and we urge the legislature to consider these alternatives.”

Byrum pointed out that robust water and rail transportation would take some of the pressure off of Michigan’s roads and bridges. Creating more opportunities to ship items through our ports, expanding barge access in Lake Michigan and reforming Michigan’s ballast water law would also lead to increased opportunities for Michigan agriculture.